Merguez (from the mirqāz "sausage")'s a red, spicy sausage from Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, North Africa. It's also popular in France, Morocco, Israel, Belgium, The Netherlands and the German state of Saarland, where it's often grilled on a Schwenker. Merguez's made with lamb or beef, and flavoured with a wide range of spices, such as sumac for tartness, and paprika, Cayenne pepper, or harissa, a hot chili paste that gives it a red color. It's traditionally made fresh and eaten grilled or w… (More on Merguez)